Risco Blanco is a climb of 8.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). Risco Blanco tops out at 1,133 m above sea level. It is located in Santa Lucía de Tirajana, n/a, España. The average gradient is 6.8% with a maximum of 15.1%. The climb has 546 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb is genuinely hard despite a moderate average gradient of 6.8%. The first half (KM 0-4) is very punchy, with four sections at 10-11%. There is a notable breather at KM 1.5-2.0 (2%) and especially at KM 4.5-5.0 (descent at -5%). The finale (KM 7.0-8.0) ramps back up to 6-8%, so you'll need some reserves.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing the start: Don't blow up from the gun. The first 3 km are steep (8-11%). Settle into a steady, controlled rhythm to avoid redlining your heart rate too early.
2. Make the most of the easier stretches: Use the flatter section (KM 1.5-2.0) and the descent (KM 4.5-5.0) to recover actively, easing off the pedals a bit without losing all your momentum.
3. Save something for the end: The gradient builds gradually over the last two kilometres (6%, then 8%). Plan for this final push by holding some energy back in the easier middle section.
8.0 km • 546 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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